It will be held in the Lodge at 227 Lewis St. and is open to the public.

Also, we will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, A.F.&A.M.

A special invitation is extended to the public, and all Masons residing in or visiting the area are encouraged to join us for this important occasion. A reception will follow the installation ceremony; R.S.V.P. at 731-4241.

Masons are men who profess a faith in God. As men of faith, they use the tools of moral and ethical truths to serve mankind. Their bond to like-minded men in brotherhood transcends all religious, ethnic, social, cultural and educational differences. In fellowship with their brothers, a Mason finds ways to serve his God, his family, his fellow man and his country. Each Mason recognizes his responsibility for justice, truth, charity, enlightenment, freedom, liberty, honesty, integrity in all aspects of human endeavor. A Mason is all of this and more.

Pagosa Springs Masonic Lodge, A.F.&A.M. No. 114 was established in 1902. Many prominent members of the community have served the lodge as Worshipful Master and in other offices. Modern Freemasonry originated in 1717 in England, and 15 American presidents have been masons, among many other famous men around the world.